Our family listened to this on our way to and from a camping trip. All three of us loved it and looked for excuses to drive around a little more to spend more time on this wonderful journey. My husband, myself and 11 year old daughter were mesmerized by this historical based story. My dad happened to be the same age as Aida and was evacuated from England just like her. It explains well the conditions of rationing and poverty in a fairly easy way to understand. The challenges that Aida faces and her fearless determination are inspirational.

This is a must listen to... A wonderful, amazing story and beautifully narrated. This was suggested to me by a coworker and my only regret is not listening to it immediately! I laughed and cried and had feelings in me provoked by the narrator that I did not expect. This is a must listen to for ages young and old.

Easily the most heart-warming book I've listened to this year! Ada is an amazing young lady who finds a way to overcome her past from a horse and a gruff foster mother. I cannot wait for the second book!

This book is up for the 2018 Sasquatch Award which is why I started listening to it. I finished listening to it because there is no way I could let these kids go without knowing what happened to them. The characters are amazing in this book! The mother was a problem for me because she was brutal but we move on from her presence quickly if not the results of her cruelty. An absolutely amazing book read by an incredible reader (Entwhistle). Happily there is a sequel in the works so we can continue to watch these characters grow.

If you've never listened to a book narrated by Jayne Entwistle, you're missing out. I think I'd listen to her read anything. That being said, this story is captivating and reveals much about England on the homefront.

What I really enjoyed about this book are the characters. They were full of life and I became more and more invested in their lives as the story continued. Not going to lie, almost cried at the end. I highly recommend it.

This is an intimate book full to the brim with big themes and ideas. British life and culture; World War II history; the class divide; the psychology of abuse; the psychology of love; hidden romance and depression; and more. All from the perspective of one little girl discovering it all in most unexpected ways, told through her very authentic and real voice. It's impossible not to admire and pull for Ada. It's a moving and arresting story.